slight pull to the left & less MPG

Musicmaker · Nov 30, 2013

My P38 is pulling to the left, so need to get it jacked up to see what the problem is. Wondering if it's an alignment problem. I've also noticed that I'm getting slightly less MPG (BMW 2.5 TD engine) Been told this could be due to diesel thickening when cold. I still need to get a fuel heater (?) that the fuel filter screws into and also the connector plugs as well. Hope it's not ****ing down tomorrow

EeEk · Nov 30, 2013

sounds like a binding brake too me

Musicmaker · Nov 30, 2013

EeEk said:
sounds like a binding brake too me

Cheers, I've got a squeal coming from the brakes, so will have a look at that as well

Datatek · Dec 1, 2013

Musicmaker said:
My P38 is pulling to the left, so need to get it jacked up to see what the problem is. Wondering if it's an alignment problem. I've also noticed that I'm getting slightly less MPG (BMW 2.5 TD engine) Been told this could be due to diesel thickening when cold. I still need to get a fuel heater (?) that the fuel filter screws into and also the connector plugs as well. Hope it's not ****ing down tomorrow

The fuel filter has a heater fitted.
As said, pulling to one side + binding brake which will affect fuel consumption.

gfromleeds · Dec 1, 2013

+1 brakes
Go for a drive at least a mile were you dont have to brake then stop (again without breaking) and feel the wheels see if ones warmer than the rest, if you havent used the breaks they should be cold enough to touch the disks, if ones binding you'll know

Grit Valve · Dec 1, 2013

+1 left font caliper naturally. : D

wammers · Dec 1, 2013

Musicmaker said:
My P38 is pulling to the left, so need to get it jacked up to see what the problem is. Wondering if it's an alignment problem. I've also noticed that I'm getting slightly less MPG (BMW 2.5 TD engine) Been told this could be due to diesel thickening when cold. I still need to get a fuel heater (?) that the fuel filter screws into and also the connector plugs as well. Hope it's not ****ing down tomorrow

Check the brakes. But also remember that we are now on winter diesel with anti waxing agents added. MPG always drops slightly in winter.

Musicmaker · Dec 1, 2013

Cheers, i'm sure I read that here recently

Datatek · Dec 1, 2013

wammers said:
Check the brakes. But also remember that we are now on winter diesel with anti waxing agents added. MPG always drops slightly in winter.

Never noticed any difference in fuel consuption in winter with any of my stuff, I reckon it's more cold starts, slow warm up and short journeys, Mine rarely does runs of less than 25Km

wammers · Dec 1, 2013

Datatek said:
Never noticed any difference in fuel consuption in winter with any of my stuff, I reckon it's more cold starts, slow warm up and short journeys, Mine rarely does runs of less than 25Km

Maybe, my fuel computer is tits up at the moment don't know why. Will have to do a bit of digging when the weather gets warmer. I know the fuel gauge sensor is knackered so that's not helping. Have new pump and sender to fit at some stage but will have to wait until i can drop tank i am not doing the hole in the floor bodge. See what happens then and go from there.

slight pull to the left & less MPG

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